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Welcome to the month of AUGUST, 2015. My 'header' this month was taken on a very 'smoke-filled' day (wildfires around) at Yellowstone National Park, September 2012.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Grotto Falls --in the Smokies

My youngest son has lost alot of weight --and I'm so proud of him. He and his children have been doing some hiking now that he is getting healthy again. I was telling him some of the hikes that George and I have taken in the Smokies.

One hike which we loved was to GROTTO FALLS. Grotto is more like a waterfall for the 'locals' rather than the tourists. For some reason, this one is not listed in the 'waterfalls to visit' while in the Smokies (like Rainbow, Laurel, Abrams, etc.). BUT--this is a really nice hike and waterfall.

The Grotto Fall hike is located off of the Roaring Fork Motor Trail (above Gatlinburg). Undoubtedly named for the recess behind the descent, this waterfall hurtles 25 feet over a sandstone escarpment along Roaring Fork. A short side path allows access to the 'grotto'. This is an enjoyable 1.2 mile hike (one way) to this waterfall. George and I loved this hike and recommend it, not just to Jeff, but to anyone visiting the Smokies.

Here are some pictures from the 2007 hike which we took to Grotto Falls. Above is a picture of the waterfall. For anyone who thinks that a good camera doesn't make a difference ---WELL---it surely does. These pictures are okay, but nothing like they would look if we had have taken them with our new cameras. But--you'll get the idea. Below are more photos from Grotto Falls!

I always enjoy sitting on the rocks near a waterfall. This day was no exception. It makes me YEARN for good health again, so that I can hike soon.

George gets up close and personal with the waterfall.

Look who is standing BEHIND the waterfall!!!! That water felt pretty good on a warm, spring day in 2007.

Now George is hiking around on the rocks (He hikes; I sit--ha) getting more and more pictures.

Here's one last picture of GROTTO FALLS... I've said this before, but we enjoy hiking where there aren't many other people. This hike was perfect!!!! We recommend it ---and if I can get healthy, maybe we can go back there sometime!!!!

Thanks for all of the kind words about my knee surgery. I am feeling MUCH better today, so maybe I've turned the corner!!!! I certainly hope so!

Each fall you show looks lovely and this one is no exception.I so hope that you will be able to do these hikes again.I just have a sore big toe and find walking quite painful right now,and that's discouraging. Blessings,Ruth

Congrats to your son for sticking with the plan. It is so hard to loose weight. I need to walk more myself. Grotto Falls is very cooling...and SOOO glad your knee is feeling better. Take it slow tho and don't do any falls, or waterfalls, just yet. BlessYourHearts

Praise God that you're feeling better, Betsy; And well done to your son for a new and healthier life. Wow, what beautiful falls photos. I love the one of you behind the waterfall. It looks really COOL. Bless you my friend. I continue to pray for your improved health and well being. (((Hugs))) Jo

I thought you might become a frustrated hiker with that bad knee. Be patient, you will be hiking again soon. The waterfall is magic and you were certainly having a good time then. Hope you keep improving.

I'm sure you'll be back to hiking in no time at all!!! How is the knee now? Is it less painful?Major congrats to your son, what a hard thing to do. I need to lose weight badly but I like food and I don't walk enough because of various pains!! :)

I love the one of you IN the waterfall. all of them are good, but that is special. beauty is all around us. Hope your knee gets better soon. I am late today, i went off to the state park, Emerson Point in Palmetto Fl. of course there will be photos of some of it

Now that your tears are fixed, you will get completly back to normal!! That meniscus surgery is a great fix. If the arthritis didn't bother you before your tear, it shouldn't now, either. I love the picture of you standing behind the fall with the water coming down in front of you!! I'm so glad you're feeling better, I was getting worried.

Congratulations to your son on the weight loss! That certainly takes determination and stick-to-itiveness! - So glad to hear your knee is on the mend and you'll be going to these lovely falls soon - I'm sure of it! Good health to you!

We were near here (in Gatlinberg) twice, and never saw this fall. It is gorgeous...and you looked so happy there...in your element! You and Geaorge are just so amazing hiking all these falls. What a wonderful life! I pray your knee recovers fully and you are back out there ASAP!!!God bless you!Julie

May I add my CONGRATS to your son. With that hiking it will continue to come off.I'm so glad you are feeling better. It won't be long till we'll see a post with a new "fall" that you & George have hiked to.

Now I'm really wanting to visit TN again! We've seen the sign to Grotto but have never been there! We'll be sure to go - if we ever get back to your beautiful state! I like the pic of you behind the falls, too, but they are all great.

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Welcome to my blog. Hubby and I are retired and live in beautiful Fairfield Glade on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee. We enjoy Traveling, Hiking, Searching for Waterfalls, Gardening (especially flowers including our ROSES); and I love my Backyard Birds and also working on Family History. Hope you enjoy my blog!